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Imi Knoebel

German · b. 1940 · Painter, Sculptor

Imi Knoebel is a German artist. Knoebel is known for his minimalist, abstract painting and sculpture. The "Messerschnitt" or "knife cuts," is a recurring technique he employs,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Imi Knoebel, Auktion 411, Los 178, 2002, Acryl auf AluminiumAuktion 411, Los 178Van Ham · €322,500≈ $375,132≈ £282,181Sign up to see
  2. Imi Knoebel, Zwilling, Öl und Acryl auf Holz 1988 Zweiteilig insgesamt caZwillingKornfeld · CHF 320,000≈ $320,576≈ £241,398≈ €276,454Sign up to see
  3. Imi Knoebel, LILOLA, 2002, Acrylic on aluminumLILOLAKetterer Kunst · €275,000≈ $310,008≈ £234,730Sign up to see

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  1. Imi Knoebel, Mennigebilder F (32-36), 1992, 5-teilig: Mennige bzw. Acryl auf festem Papier, jeweils unter schabloniertem Karton
    Mennigebilder F (32-36), 1992
    Acrylic
    87,7 × 62,7 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1930
    €4,572≈ $4,998≈ £3,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  2. Imi Knoebel, Plate 8 (from the Grace Kelly II portfolio), 1990, screenprint in colors on Schoellerhammer
    Plate 8 (from the Grace Kelly II portfolio), 1990
    Screenprint
    19⅝ h x 13½ w in (50 x 34 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 208
    $756≈ £596≈ €700Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Imi Knoebel, Anima Mundi 71-4 Ed., 2012/2016, The complete set of four collages with acrylic in colours, on constructed and collaged plastic panels, each mounted to Aluminium Dibond
    Anima Mundi 71-4 Ed., 2012/2016
    Acrylic · Panel · ed. 5/5
    all 46 x 36 cm (18 1/8 x 14 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 172
    £8,890≈ $11,267≈ €10,359Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Imi Knoebel, Face 62 Ed., 2003/2016, Acrylic in colours, on constructed and collaged plastic panels, mounted to Aluminium Dibond
    Face 62 Ed., 2003/2016
    Acrylic · Panel · ed. 5/5
    36.3 x 36.3 cm (14 1/4 x 14 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 173
    £3,810≈ $4,829≈ €4,439Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Imi Knoebel, Face 88 Ed., 2003/2016, Acrylic in colours, on constructed and collaged plastic panels, mounted to Aluminium Dibond
    Face 88 Ed., 2003/2016
    Acrylic · Panel · ed. 5/5
    36.7 x 36.2 cm (14 1/2 x 14 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    £4,445≈ $5,634≈ €5,179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Imi Knoebel, Rot-Weiss, 1991, Acrylic on wood
    Rot-Weiss, 1991
    Acrylic · Panel
    250 x 170 x 8.5 cm (98.4 x 66.9 x 3.3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 69
    €190,500≈ $205,302≈ £163,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €120,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  7. Imi Knoebel, Untitled (from the Grace Kelly II portfolio), 1991, screenprint in colors on Schoellerhammer
    Untitled (from the Grace Kelly II portfolio), 1991
    Screenprint
    19⅝ h x 13½ w in (50 x 34 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 402
    $710≈ £565≈ €659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  8. Imi Knoebel, Face 26, 2003/2013, Acrylic on plastic foil, collaged
    Face 26, 2003/2013
    Acrylic · ed. 3/5
    36 x 36 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 464
    €6,300≈ $6,851≈ £5,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Lempertz ↗
  9. Imi Knoebel, Face 34, 2003/2014, Acrylic on plastic foil, collaged
    Face 34, 2003/2014
    Acrylic · ed. 3/5
    36 x 36 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 465
    €6,300≈ $6,851≈ £5,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Imi Knoebel, Freundin, 1988, Installation: Verzinktes Blech, Stahl, Acryl auf Holz
    Freundin, 1988
    Acrylic
    300 × 266,5 × 40 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 17
    €101,600≈ $111,059≈ £87,752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Grisebach ↗

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Imi Knoebel signature

432 catalogued lots by Imi Knoebel record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (80% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed and dated.

Placement

  • on the reverse106
  • lower right8
  • lower centre8
  • lower left7
  • upper right3

Form

  • signed and dated215
  • signed168
  • initialled21
  • signed in pencil20
  • monogrammed8
  • Signed and dated 'Imi 2018' on the reverse — Big Girl G.2, Phillips, Mar 3, 2026
  • Signiert, datiert und nummeriert verso unten rechts: Imi 2007 8 4/5 — Revolver Rot IB, Van Ham, Dec 3, 2025
  • Signiert, datiert, betitelt und nummeriert verso unten mittig: imi 2017 ANIMA MUNDI 41-5 III 2010 3/3 — "Anima Mundi 41-5", Van Ham, Dec 3, 2025

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About Imi Knoebel

Imi Knoebel is a German artist. Knoebel is known for his minimalist, abstract painting and sculpture. The "Messerschnitt" or "knife cuts," is a recurring technique he employs, along with his regular use of the primary colors, red, yellow and blue. Knoebel lives and works in Düsseldorf.

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